The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) has issued the following statement:

On the Air India Crash

The Polit Bureau of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) is deeply saddened by the tragic crash of the Air India flight from Ahmedabad to London, which resulted in the death of 265 people. It expresses its heartfelt condolences to the families of all the passengers, crew members, medical students, and doctors who lost their lives in the accident.

The Government of India must initiate a thorough inquiry into the crash and ensure that adequate safety measures are implemented to prevent such tragedies in the future.